About Mannequin Pussy

A punk rock band whose music is emotionally raw but leaves room for emotions other than rage, Mannequin Pussy are also an example of that rare phenomenon, a band that moved away from New York City to make its mark. Mannequin Pussy were formed in 2013 by Marisa Dabice and Thanasi Paul, who had been friends since they were children. The two began making music as a duo, but after moving to Philadelphia, as they began refining their sound, they expanded their lineup. The band released a debut album in 2013, Gypsy Pervert, which received positive press in the indie-punk media, and attracted the attention of independent punk label Tiny Engines Records, which would go on to issue the group's sophomore LP, Romantic, in 2016. ~ Mark Deming